CALLOUS dog owners left their badly injured pet tied to railings outside a vets to save paying for treatment on his broken leg. The sad-eyed, skinny lurcher is now facing the prospect of having his leg amputated after being so heartlessly abandoned.

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“This poor dog hasn’t had the best start to life but, thankfully, he’s now with us and will get the best care we can give him.”

After surgery, Rosco will be looked after at RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre in Cambridgeshire where his treatment and rehabilitation will continue, with the hope of finding him a new home if not claimed.

Anyone who recognises Rosco or saw anything suspicious around the Deepdale area of Potton between 1pm and 2pm last Thursday (May 17) is urged to call the RSPCA confidential appeal line on 0300 123 8018.